Afternoon Links: The Redneck Games!

August 9, 2007

by Larry Brown

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Your Texas Redneck Games update in case you missed it [100% Injury Rate]

Frank Deford speaks to a blog about his latest book [The Big Picture]

Here’s what T.O. and Spiderman have in common [Leave the Man Alone]

Amanda Bynes has launched a clothing line, I’m there [Just Jared]

Linebacker Scott Fujita got hurt … at a water park [SPORTSbyBROOKS]

College football…in China…I don’t think so [Obscure Sports Quarterly]

Grading the Madden ’08 ratings [FanIQ]

Some of the best pitcher stares around [Ladies…]

Ricky Williams is definitely the forgetful sort [The Feed]

A fantastic Michael Vick video from the real crime dog [Sons of Sam Malone]

Looks like Wake Forest found a new basketball coach [Scott Van Pelt Style]

Michael Penix Jr. had funny way of finding out he had been named Falcons’ starter

The Atlanta Falcons caught many off-guard this week with their decision to name Michael Penix Jr. as their new starting quarterback … apparently including Penix himself. Speaking with reporters on Wednesday, Penix revealed the funny way he learned the news…

UNLV ran the best fake punt play of the season

UNLV on Wednesday ran one of the best fake punt plays you will see. The Rebels were facing the California Golden Bears in the Art of Sport LA Bowl at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., and trailing 10-7 early in…

DK Metcalf disappointed with Seahawks fans

DK Metcalf on Wednesday expressed his disappointment with Seattle Seahawks fans. The Seahawks lost at home on Sunday nigh 30-13 to the Green Bay Packers in Week 15. The big surprise was that Packers fans had a huge presence at…

Nuggets targeting 1 All-Star scorer in trade?

The Denver Nuggets appear to be ready to push their chips to the center of the table. Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports this week that New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram is on the Nuggets’ radar as they…

Mets sign former award-winning pitcher in free agency

After forking over $765 million earlier this offseason for Juan Soto, the New York Mets are now adding a guy who is a good amount cheaper than that. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported on Wednesday that the Mets have…

Mavericks add 5-time NBA champion to their front office

As they continue to mount their Western Conference title defense, the Dallas Mavericks are making some management moves. The Mavericks announced Wednesday that they have hired veteran NBA executive Rick Welts as their new CEO. Welts will be replacing previous…